Kevin Gillis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kevin Gillis
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| Born | February 2, 1950 Chesterville, Ontario, Canada
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| Education | Opeongo High School, Admaston/Bromley, Ontario, Canada |
| Occupation | Producer, writer, director, songwriter, composer |
| Years active | 1970s-present |
Kevin Gillis, born on February 2, 1950, is a talented Canadian creator. He is well-known for writing, producing, and directing many popular TV shows, especially cartoons. He also writes songs and used to host a fitness show. Kevin Gillis is most famous for creating The Raccoons, a beloved cartoon series. He also helped bring other cartoons like Atomic Betty and Producing Parker to life.
Kevin Gillis started his career in the 1970s. He was once a managing director at Breakthrough Animation. Today, he is a co-founder and CEO of Skywriter Media & Entertainment Group. This company creates and shares TV shows and other media. He also led Skyreader Media Inc., which made interactive e-books.
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Kevin Gillis: A Creative Mind
Kevin Gillis has played many important roles in making animated shows and other projects. He often worked as a director, writer, and producer. This means he helped decide how the shows looked, what stories they told, and made sure everything got made.
Directing and Writing Animated Adventures
Kevin Gillis directed and wrote many episodes of The Raccoons. This popular series ran from 1985 to 1991. He also directed and wrote several Raccoons TV specials before the main series began. These included The Christmas Raccoons (1980), The Raccoons on Ice (1981), and The Raccoons and the Lost Star (1983). He also wrote for The Nutcracker Prince (1990) and Jimmy Two-Shoes (2009).
Composing Music for Shows
Besides creating stories and directing, Kevin Gillis also composed music for many of his projects. He wrote songs for The Christmas Raccoons and the main The Raccoons series. His music helped set the mood for these animated adventures. He also composed for shows like RoboCop: The Series (1994) and Atomic Betty (2004–2008).
Producing Exciting Entertainment
As a producer, Kevin Gillis helped make sure many shows and films got made. He produced all the Raccoons specials and the TV series. He also produced other animated shows that kids might know, such as Eckhart (2000), Atomic Betty (2004–2008), and Captain Flamingo (2006). He also worked on Producing Parker (2009–2011) and Jimmy Two-Shoes (2009–2011).
Appearing on Screen
Kevin Gillis also appeared on television himself. He was the host of a fitness show called Yes You Can from 1980 to 1983. He also voiced the character Ranger Dan in The Raccoons and the Lost Star (1983) and The Raccoons: Let's Dance! (1984).
